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Syria army says rebels trapped in Qusayr's north
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Syrian troops have captured much of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr, in central Homs province, squeezing opposition fighters into the north of the strategic town, a military officer told AFP on Friday.
Mobile app to help fight against racism in France
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A French anti-racism association is launching a mobile application it hopes will help eradicate racist graffiti by enabling users to take photos of offensive tags, geo-locate them and get them removed.
Heynckes at ease with pre-final pressure
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A smiling Jupp Heynckes played down talk of pre-match nerves ahead of his penultimate assignment as Bayern Munich manager in Saturday's all-German Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.
Dan Tan charged in Hungary football match-fixing probe
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Hungarian prosecutors said Friday that Dan Tan, a notorious Singaporean alleged match-fixer wanted around the world, was charged in absentia along with 44 others suspected of manipulating football matches.
Hummels fit for Champions League final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels revealed on Friday that he is fit to play in the all-German Champions League final against Bayern Munich after overcoming an ankle injury.
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Google has become deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, a report said Friday.
Dortmund out to scale 'Everest' of Euro final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said his team face their "Everest" in Saturday's Champions League final, describing their showdown with Bayern Munich as the "perfect game in the perfect stadium".
IMF chief ducks scandal charges
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» PARIS - IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges Friday but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was finance minister.
News Corp approves Murdoch split for June 28
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» News Corp's board on Friday approved the break-up of the conglomerate into two independent companies, separating the high-flying entertainment assets from the struggling newspaper operations.
Toulon dethrone champs to stay on course for double
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Toulon ended Toulouse's reign as French Top 14 champions with a 24-9 semi-final success on Friday to remain on course to complete a double.